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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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ok i want opinions, what its better, having one size (17X8) or two (17X8 and 18 x9) on a f-body? I've heard mixed on this so i want to know what you guys say
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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well for one you can have 17x9s....

having the same size will allow you to rotate your tires saving ALOT of miles on them...

having different sizes allow for less mass in the front and a larger footprint in the rear however you cant rotate and unless your making alot of power having HUGE wheels in the back is pointless imo
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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I prefer 17x9 all around myself. 17x11 in back if possible.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Staggered diameter wheels DO NOT BELONG ON AN F-BODY. the wheel wells are the same size and it looks wrong. Also, having a larger profile tire up front to make up for the diameter differences is stupid. makes the combo look even worse.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by staringback05
well for one you can have 17x9s....

having the same size will allow you to rotate your tires saving ALOT of miles on them...

having different sizes allow for less mass in the front and a larger footprint in the rear however you cant rotate and unless your making alot of power having HUGE wheels in the back is pointless imo
Rotating will add a bunch of miles. but if spending money on tires isn't a big deal for you, then go for it.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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I don't like staggered diameters . . . looks silly on f-cars with the approriate sized tires . .

Staggered widths!
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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the best looking wheels and tires on an F-body is 17x9 in front and 17x11 in the rear with a 315 on the back. nothing is sexier
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